Packaging Material Planner📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Al Safi Danone is seeking a Packaging Material Planner to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to ensuring the consistent supply of packaging materials required for manufacturing operations. The role involves developing and implementing replenishment strategies, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with internal departments and external suppliers to maintain optimal stock and mitigate supply chain risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute packaging material replenishment plans that align with production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock coverage while preventing excess inventory.
• Manage the planning and procurement of both local and imported packaging materials, considering lead times and supply constraints.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and suppliers to ensure timely material availability.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential supply risks, material shortages, and factors that could disrupt production.
• Monitor slow-moving, aging, and at-risk inventory, implementing corrective actions to optimize stock.
• Support Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and demand review processes by providing accurate material availability assessments.
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of planning parameters, safety stock levels, reorder points, and master data within planning systems.
• Track supplier delivery performance and escalate critical supply issues for resolution.
• Drive initiatives focused on inventory optimization and working capital improvement.
• Prepare periodic reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to inventory levels, service levels, aging stock, and material availability.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Planning.
• Proven experience in managing packaging materials and coordinating effectively with suppliers.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; SAP experience is preferred.
• FMCG or Food Manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• APICS/CPIM certification is considered an advantage.

Essential Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting.
• Knowledge of SAP planning and inventory management functionalities.
• Solid understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and supply planning processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High attention to detail and a proactive risk management mindset.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.